Marilyn Monroe graced the cover of the first ever issue of playboy in 1953! But the photos, which show her naked on red velvet, had already been taken in 1949 by photographer Tom Kelley. They were published for the first time in a 1952 calendar. The photos caused quite a scandal as many of her fans hadn't known that she had been a pin-up girl before becoming an actress. The scandal worked in her favour though, as the "bad press" only served to boost her career even further.

Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio

Monroe's marriage to baseball player Joe DiMaggio in 1954 only lasted nine months. One of the reasons for their separation was his extreme jealousy. He supposedly caused a huge scene while she was shooting Subway Grate. There were hundreds of bystanders watching and DiMaggio couldn't cope with his beautiful wife's growing fame.

Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe

Her third and final marriage was to the famous playwright Arthur Miller (Death of a Salesman) from 1956 to 1961.However, their marriage was overshadowed by three miscarriages. A well as this, it is rumoured that Marilyn secretly read her Miller's diary right before their separation, in whch he'd written that he thought she was unable to look after her self and that he felt sorry for her...

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous sex symbols of all times.

Marilyn Monroe's Red Velvet Photos

Marilyn Monroe's famous Red Velvet photos really are a sight for sore eyes.

Marilyn Monroe died in 1962

Sex symbol Marilyn Monroe was found dead in this room on 5th August 1962. Rumours still abound about how Monroe actually died. Some believe, President Kennedy had her killed so that their alleged affair would never be revealed, while others think that her death was in some way connected to the mob. The most accepted theory is that she died from a drug overdose...

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe is famous and unforgotten to this day.

Marilyn Monroe: Seven secrets about the Hollywood icon

Marilyn Monroe graced the cover of the first ever issue of playboy in 1953! But the photos, which show her naked on red velvet, had already been taken in 1949 by photographer Tom Kelley. They were published for the first time in a 1952 calendar. The photos caused quite a scandal as many of her fans hadn't known that she had been a pin-up girl before becoming an actress. The scandal worked in her favour though, as the "bad press" only served to boost her career even further.

Monroe's marriage to baseball player Joe DiMaggio in 1954 only lasted nine months. One of the reasons for their separation was his extreme jealousy. He supposedly caused a huge scene while she was shooting Subway Grate. There were hundreds of bystanders watching and DiMaggio couldn't cope with his beautiful wife's growing fame.